1. Manoir Hovey
Nestled along Lake Massawippi’s shores – about 85 miles east of Montreal – Manoir Hovey impresses guests with its luxurious amenities and serene ambiance. Each room comes equipped with L’Occitane toiletries, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso coffee makers, but if you’re looking to inspire a little extra romance, spring for a treetops suite outfitted with a king-sized canopy bed and wood-burning fireplace. According to previous guests, swinging in a hammock or taking in the scenery by canoe both make for pleasant ways to while away warmer afternoons. During the winter, you can snowshoe and go cross-country skiing at the nearby Mont-Orford National Park. A meal at Le Hatley Restaurant, which serves locally sourced Quebec fare, is a must-visit according to previous patrons. For a more casual dining experience, head to the Tap Room Pub, which dishes up comfort dishes such as burgers and housemade french fries. Members of Relais & Châteaux’s exclusive Club 5C program may receive extras, such as room upgrades, for staying here.
2. Loden Hotel
For many travelers, a clean, comfortable room is all that’s required for a relaxing stay. But for recent visitors to the Loden Hotel, it’s the spotless, contemporary-styled bathrooms, complete with thick towels and ample space, that truly hit the mark. However, that’s not to say the bathrooms overshadowed the room’s other amenities like the floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs and plush bedding. Recent guests are also quick to praise the gracious hotel staff, who they describe as especially attentive. When guests aren’t relaxing in their rooms, they’re at the spa suite getting pampered with a massage or enjoying a meal at the on-site Tableau Bar Bistro. Visitors say the French-inspired plates and chic atmosphere can’t be missed, but many guests are also quick to recommend Coal Harbour’s eateries. If you want to explore more of the Vancouver food scene, you’ll find plenty of restaurants around Stanley Park, just a mile and a half northwest of the hotel.